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News & Updates

Development announcements, archive milestones, community news, and research updates from the FCIP Maps project.

  1. Research

    Understanding the FCIP Map File Format

    We're documenting the structure of original Far Cry Instincts: Predator map files, including embedded metadata, preview images, and other information preserved within them.

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  2. Development

    Growing the Collection

    Our existing archive is only the beginning. We're exploring ways to recover additional community maps from old Xbox 360 hard drives, personal collections, and player submissions.

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  3. Development

    FCIPMAPS.net Archive Secured

    Our original collection of 3,492 ZIP archives has been secured, with metadata extracted for 3,602 map records and 3,589 unique preview thumbnails preserved.

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  4. Announcement

    Welcome to FCIPMAPS Launch

    Welcome to FCIPMaps.net, a new independent community archive dedicated to preserving Far Cry Instincts: Predator maps, their creators, and the history of the Xbox 360 mapping community.

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